Senior Finance Analyst

Dubai Permanent AED18,000 - AED23,000 per month (AED216,000 - AED276,000 per year) View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Dubai-based team. This is a broad finance role with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis, group reporting, and business partnering. The successful candidate will play a key role in consolidating financial results across more than 20 entities and providing insights that support commercial and strategic decision-making.
  • Lead FP&A and reporting across a large multi-entity business
  • Work closely with leadership on strategic business decisions

About Our Client

Our client is a growing international consumer-focused business with operations across multiple markets and a portfolio of well-known brands. The business operates in a fast-paced environment and is undergoing continued expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

* Lead the consolidation of monthly financial results across 20+ legal entities

* Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and performance reports

* Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling reforecast models

* Partner with operational leaders to understand and improve business performance

* Deliver detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance

* Prepare executive-level reporting packs for senior leadership

* Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making

* Analyse revenue, profitability, costs, and key operational metrics across the business

* Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reporting

* Review intercompany balances and assist with multi-entity reporting requirements

* Monitor and report on financial and operational KPIs

* Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities

* Prepare business cases for new initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities

* Conduct scenario analysis and provide recommendations on financial risks and opportunities

* Support board, investor, and lender reporting requirements

* Work closely with stakeholders across finance and operations to improve reporting quality

* Identify reporting efficiencies and support the automation of recurring finance processes

* Ensure reporting remains compliant with relevant accounting standards and internal controls

The Successful Applicant

* Minimum 6 years of finance experience with strong FP&A exposure

* Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

* Experience consolidating financial results across multiple entities

* Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA is highly preferred

* Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills

* Experience working in a multi-currency environment

* Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles

* Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* UAE-based candidates only

* Previous experience within a multi-site or consumer-focused business is advantageous

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to join a growing international business

* High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership

* Broad responsibility across FP&A, reporting, and commercial finance

* Collaborative and fast-paced working environment

* Excellent opportunity for career progression

* Dubai-based role with exposure to regional and international operations

Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141156

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-112026-7141156